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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.20, 9,460.46 and 1,924.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.20, 9,460.46 and 1,924.31 is: 2,886.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.20 : 9,460.46 = 1,924.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.20/9,460.46 = 1,924.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.20x = 9,460.46 × 1,924.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.20x = 18,204,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,204,875.42/6,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.36

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